Hartgrove Behavioral Health System is a 160-bed leading psychiatric hospital dedicated to providing quality behavioral health services for its diverse population of children, adolescents and adults. As a leader in behavioral health in the Chicago area, Hartgrove Hospital is a state-of-the-art facility offering some of the most advanced technologies and programs found in the behavioral health field. We are dedicated to our teamwork approach and provide a compassionate and therapeutic environment, as well as offering a continuum of specialty programs throughout our inpatient, partial and outpatient services.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Mental Health Specialist provides direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The Essential Job Functions are defined as the fundamental job-related duties that are necessary to the position. An employee is deemed qualified for this position if he or she can perform the following duties with or without accommodations:
-Perform all crisis intervention techniques (verbal and physical) and respond to code situations
-Monitor and ensure patient safety at all times via continuous Q15 minute rounding
-Ability to therapeutically communicate with patients
-Ability to recognize and communicate the physical and psychological status of the patients under their care
-Assist patient with Activities of Daily Living when necessary
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Education: High School diploma or GED required accompanied with 3+ years of related psychiatric experience preferred. Associates / Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Experience: One-year experience working within the mental health field, or an equivalent amount of college accredited schoolwork or internship experience strongly preferred.
QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or related field strongly preferred.
Experience: One-year of experience working within an inpatient psychiatric hospital with children, adolescents and adults. Prior experience with utilizing crisis intervention verbal and physical techniques. Experience conducting group therapy sessions, performing vital signs and documenting nursing progress notes.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Addiction Medicine
- Psychiatry
Schedule:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Chicago, IL 60644: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person